Fernandez was the Florida Marlins’ pitcher who died in a boating accident on Sept. 25.

Virginia Tech officials issued a statement about the photo.

“We’ve been made aware of an offensive sign that appears to have come from a member of our community. While we investigate, we want to emphasize that that this tasteless off campus sign doesn’t reflect our values or those of Hokie Nation. Athletic rivalries are what make sports great, but that sort of talk has no place here. We’re better than that,” the statement said.